Beetroot is a root vegetable which is very nourishing and has lots of health benefits. It tastes salty and dulcet at the same time. The colour of red/purple beetroot is due to a variety of betalain pigments in it.The roots and leaves have medicinal uses. Benefits areStrengthens Nerves, Lowers High Blood Pressure, Aphrodisiac, Constipation, Breath Freshener, Skin, Liver